There's a lot of hype around multi-purpose products in the beauty industry. These one-stop wonder products are supposed to save us time, money and space in our make-up bags, sorting everything from our eyebrows to dry skin in five seconds flat.

But when you cut through all the claims, which products are actually worth your time and money? We've done the research and these are the seven beauty staples you'll be reaching for over and over again.

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1. Wunder2 Prime & Behold, £17.95

From the makers of the infamous Wunderbrow, this professional primer does triple duty as a smudge-proof make-up primer, a crease-free holographic colour base and a liquid highlighter. When applied to cheeks, eyelids and even lips, Prime & Behold makes any colour applied over it waterproof and transfer-proof for up to 24 hours.

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2. Bio-Oil, £8.95

Is there anything you can't use Bio-Oil for? Not only does the iconic bottle even out your skin tone and help to improve the appearance of scars, stretchmarks and hyper-pigmentation, the oil can also be used as a highlighter or be mixed in with your daily moisturiser. On top of that, you can dab a few drops of the non-greasy oil on your cuticles, cracked heels or use it as a hydrating make-up primer under foundation.

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3. Eyeko Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner, £16

Ok, so you might think that a liquid eyeliner has one job and one job only, but Eyeko's blackest pen takes things up a notch with Widelash. Not only is the formula waterproof, long-wear and fade-proof, it's infused with a tripeptide boost to increase lash growth – expect three times more length and added volume in 15 days.

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4. Pixi Glow Mist, £16

If you look at women who mist their faces every five seconds and wonder why they can't just use water, prepare to cross over to the dark side. Pixi's Glow Mist isn’t only a hydrating spray for when your skin feels tight or dry, it's also a make-up setting product, a dewy finishing spray, an afternoon make-up refresher (for when your concealer is creasing and your eyeliner's fallen halfway down your face) and hydrates with a mix of 13 natural oils. To up the glow factor, mix a few drops of Bio-Oil with your daily moisturiser before using this mist.

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5. Bybi Beauty Babe Balm, £28

If you're into natural, waste-free beauty, a pot of Babe Balm is a dressing table and suitcase essential. Use this vegan and 100% natural product to keep your brows in check, as a peachy scented lip balm or a make-up cleanser, breaking down mascara and moisturising your face in the process. Babe Balm also doubles up as a gentle way to adorn yourself with glitter through the last days of summer and beyond.

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6. Benefit Posietint, £25.50

If there's one handbag make-up swap you need to make immediately, it's swapping the handful of lipsticks rattling around with your loose change for a single bottle of Posietint. The liquid-gel formula won't smash or smear in your bag and is blendable and buildable to your desired shade. Even with its natural finish, it stays put for hours. Add a dab of Bio-Oil above your flush on your cheekbones for a dewy look.

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7. Nars Multiple, £25

A one-product face? It's easy with the iconic Nars Multiple. Swipe across lips, cheeks, temples, cheekbones and even eyes for a buildable wash of natural colour that doesn't just sit on top of your skin. You can use this travel-friendly stick dry for a more intense colour, blending in with the heat of your fingertips, or use wet fingers to blend on in a more sheer finish.


Save space on your dressing table and try Bio-Oil now. Available at Boots, Sainsbury’s, Superdrug, Tesco and other national retailers, RRP £8.95 for 60ml